Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles defeated the Utah Jazz 132-113 on Monday night.

LeBron James tallied 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, while Austin Reaves contributed with 22 points, leading the Lakers to their sixth consecutive victory.

Doncic, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks on February 2nd, played for the first time since suffering a calf strain on Christmas, and logged nearly 24 minutes, allowing the Lakers to maintain control without needing him in the fourth quarter.

With the assistance of Doncic, seven players scored in double figures, and the team shot an impressive 54.3% from the field, leading by as many as 34 points.

For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen and John Collins each scored 17 points, as they faced their ninth loss in a row on the road.

Takeaways

Jazz: Coach Will Hardy had hoped that his young team would embrace the intense atmosphere but they struggled under the pressure.

Lakers: Doncic’s debut attracted numerous celebrities, including Adele, Will Ferrell, Flea, and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as Dirk Nowitzki, a former Mavericks star.

Key Moment

Doncic showcased his skills with some excellent passes, including a standout alley-oop set up for Jaxson Hayes just 50 seconds into the game.

Key Stat

Despite the hype, Doncic seemed a bit sluggish after his long break, hitting only 5 out of 14 from the floor and making just one of his seven attempts from beyond the arc.

Up Next

The Jazz will host the Lakers again on Wednesday.